General Terms and Conditions
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS - Contractors shall comply with all management and
administrative requirements established by Washington Administrative Code (WAC), the
Revised Code of the State of Washington (RCW), and any subsequent amendments or
modifications, as applicable to providers licensed in the State of Washington.
ALL proposals submitted become the property of Clark County. It is understood and agreed
that the prospective Proposer claims no proprietary rights to the ideas and written materials
contained in or attached to the proposal submitted. Clark County has the right to reject or
accept proprietary information.
AUTHORSHIP - Applicants must identify any assistance provided by agencies or indivi-
duals outside the proposers own organization in preparing the proposal. No contingent
fees for such assistance will be allowed to be paid under any contract resulting from this
RFP.
CANCELLATION OF AWARD - Clark County reserves the right to immediately cancel an
award if the contractual agreement has not been entered into by both parties or if new state
regulations or policy make it necessary to change the program purpose or content,
discontinue such programs, or impose funding reductions. In those cases where
negotiation of contract activities are necessary, Clark County reserves the right to limit the
period of negotiation to sixty (60) days after which time funds may be unencumbered.
CONFIDENTIALLY - Proposer shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws
governing the confidentiality of information.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST - All proposals submitted must contain a statement disclosing
or denying any interest, financial or otherwise, that any employee or official of Clark County
or the appropriate Advisory Board may have in the proposing agency or proposed project.
CONSORTIUM OF AGENCIES - Any consortium of companies or agencies submitting a
proposal must certify that each company or agency of the consortium can meet the
requirements set forth in the RFP.
COST OF PROPOSAL & AWARD - The contract award will not be final until Clark County
and the prospective contractor have executed a contractual agreement. The contractual
agreement consists of the following parts: (a) the basic provisions and general terms and
conditions, (b) the special terms and conditions, (c) the project description and goals
(Statement of Work), and (d) the budget and payment terms. Clark County is not
responsible for any costs incurred prior to the effective date of the contract. Clark County
reserves the right to make an award without further negotiation of the proposal submitted.
Therefore, the proposal should be submitted in final form from a budgetary, technical, and
programmatic standpoint.
DISPUTES - Clark County encourages the use of informal resolution to address complaints
or disputes arising over any actions in implementing the provisions of this RFP. Written
complaints should be addressed to Clark County – Purchasing, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver,
Washington 98666-5000.
DIVERSITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS - It is the
policy of Clark County to require equal opportunity in employment and services subject
to eligibility standards that may be required for a specific program. Clark County is an
equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity in
employment and in access to the provision of all county services. Clark County's Equal
Employment Opportunity Plan is available at . This commitment applies regardless of
race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran
status, on-the-job injury, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are made without
consideration of these or any other factors that are prohibited by law. In compliance with
department of Labor Regulations implementing Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, no qualified handicapped individual shall be discriminated against
in admission or access to any program or activity. The prospective contractor must agree
to provide equal opportunity in the administration of the contract, and its subcontracts or
other agreements.
MUNICIPAL RESEARCH and SERVICE CENTER - Clark County (WA) contracts with
the Municipal Research and Service Center (MRSC) to maintain our Consultant, Small
Works and Vendor rosters. To be eligible to participate in this Clark County public
solicitation and the resulting contract, your business must be registered with the MRSC
Rosters. Failure to register may result in your proposal being marked nonresponsive.
Be sure to select Clark County in your application. If you have questions about the
registration process, contact the MRSC Rosters at 206-436-3798 or
https://mrscrosters.org/businesses/business-membership/
INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION - The prospective contractor guarantees that,
in connection with this proposal, the prices and/or cost data have been arrived at
independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose of
restricting competition. This does not preclude or impede the formation of a consortium
of companies and/or agencies for purposes of engaging in jointly sponsored proposals.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Clark County has made this RFP subject to Washington
State statute RCW 39.34. Therefore, the proposer may, at the proposers option, extend
identical prices and services to other public agencies wishing to participate in this RFP.
Each public agency wishing to utilize this RFP will issue a purchase order (or contract)
binding only their agency. Each contract is between the proposer and the individual agency
with no liability to Clark County.
LIMITATION - This RFP does not commit Clark County to award a contract, to pay any
costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFP, or to procure or contract for
services or supplies.
LATE PROPOSALS - A proposal received after the date and time indicated above will not
be accepted. No exceptions will be made.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS - An oral presentation may be required of those prospective
contractors whose proposals are under consideration. Prospective contractors may be
informed that an oral presentation is desired and will be notified of the date, time and
location the oral presentation is to be conducted.
OTHER AUDIT/MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - In addition, auditing or monitoring for
the following purposes will be conducted at the discretion of Clark County: Fund
accountability; Contract compliance; and Program performance.
PRICE WARRANT - The proposer shall warrant that the costs quoted for services in
response to the RFP are not in excess of those which would be charged any other individual
or entity for the same services performed by the prospective contractor, in a similar
socioeconomic, geographical region.
REQUEST for PROPOSALS – This solicitation is an invitation by Clark County for
Proposers to submit an offer, which may be subject to subsequent discussions and
negotiations by the County and the Proposer. It is not a request for a competitive bid.
A Proposal means any document, submittal, interview presentation, negotiation, and
everything and anything provided in response to this RFP regardless of whether the
submission is an oral or written submission.
Clark County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result
of this RFP, to negotiate with any or all prospective contractors on modifications to
proposals, to waive formalities, to postpone award, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this
RFP if it is in the best interest of Clark County to do so.
PROTESTS - Must be submitted to the Purchasing Department within 3 business days of
receipt of Letter of Notice.
PUBLIC SAFETY - May require limiting access to public work sites, public facilities, and
public offices, sometimes without advance notice. The successful Proposer’s employees
and agents shall carry sufficient identification to show by whom they are employed and
display it upon request to security personnel. County project managers have discretion
to require the successful Proposer’s employees and agents to be escorted to and from
any public office, facility or work site if national or local security appears to require it.
SALES TAX - Out of State Businesses – WA State Reporting Thresholds & Nexus
https://dor.wa.gov/education/industry-guides/out-state-businesses-reporting-thresholds-
and-nexus Businesses operating outside WA State must register to report B&O tax and
collect/submit applicable sales tax, if the business meets any of the following thresholds in
the current or prior year:
• Has physical presence nexus in Washington.
• Has more than $100,000 in combined gross receipts sourced or attributed to
Washington.
• Is organized or commercially domiciled in Washington.
SUBCONTRACTING - No activities or services included as a part of this proposal may
be subcontracted to another organization, firm, or individual without the approval of
Clark County. Such intent to subcontract shall be clearly identified in the proposal. It is
understood that the contractor is held responsible for the satisfactory accomplishment
of the service or activities included in a subcontract.
VERBAL PROPOSALS - Verbal proposals will not be considered in making the award of
any contract as a result of this RFP.
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE – The contractor shall comply with R.C.W.
Title 51- with minimum coverage limits of $500,000 for each accident, or provide
evidence that State law does not require such coverage.
FOR ALTERNATIVE FORMATS
Clark County ADA Office: V: 564-397-2322
ADA@clark.wa.gov
Request for Proposal # 951
Design Service for Recreation Improvements at Pacific Community Park
Part I
Proposal Requirements
Section IA
1. Introduction
General Information
The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain, in a full and open competition,
proposals for design services for the Pacific Community Park Improvement Project.
Clark County has worked with a consultant to develop 30% design drawings for the proposed
site improvements. The design has been presented to multiple project stakeholder groups
including the Clark County Parks Advisory Board. Preliminary design drawings have been
through the pre-application review process through Clark County Community Development.
The project includes the addition of 5 pickleball courts (1 covered, 4 open air, a sports turf
softball/soccer field and a cricket practice pitch.
This is a qualifications-based selection process, do not submit costs with proposal.
Clark County, (WA) contracts with the Municipal Research and Service Center (MRSC) to
maintain our Consultant Rosters. To be eligible to participate in this public solicitation and the
resulting contract your business must be registered with the MRSC Rosters.
Failure to register may result in your proposal being marked non-responsive. Be sure to select
Clark County in your application. If you have questions about the registration process, contact
the MRSC Rosters at 206-436-3798 or https://mrscrosters.org/businesses/business-
membership/
If your company contact details are not on the Plan Holder List at
https://clark.wa.gov/internal-services/request-proposal-1
Attachment B, Letter of Interest must be submitted to participate in this RFP.
Proposers shall respond to all sections to be considered.
2. Background
The project area is located at Pacific Community Park, 1515 NE 164th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
98684.
The park site was first developed in 2008 to include parking, trails, softball fields, a skate park,
off-leash dog area among other recreation amenities.
3. Scope of Project
Support the on time and on budget delivery of this site improvement project. The project involves
the design/engineering, environmental documentation, and permitting necessary to prepare a
biddable and constructible set of plans and specifications in accordance with all applicable
Federal, State, and County standards.
4. Project Funding
The project will be funded through Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) and Park Impact Fees (PIF).
Request for Proposal # 951
Design Service for Recreation Improvements at Pacific Community Park
5. Title VI
Statement
Title VI Statement
Clark County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78
Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d‐4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that
it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement,
disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in
response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin in consideration for an award.
El Condado de Clark, de acuerdo con las disposiciones del Título VI de la Ley de Derechos
Civiles de 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d a 2000d‐4) y el Reglamento, por la presente
notifica a todos los postores que se asegurará afirmativamente de que cualquier contrato
celebrado de conformidad con este anuncio, las empresas comerciales desfavorecidas tendrán
la oportunidad plena y justa de presentar ofertas en respuesta a esta invitación y no serán
discriminadas por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional en consideración a un laudo.
For questions regarding Clark County Public Works’ Title VI Program, or for interpretation or
translation services for non-English speakers, or otherwise making materials available in an
alternate format, contact Clark County Public Works’ Title VI Coordinator via email at CCPW-
TitleVI@clark.wa.gov or phone at 564-397-4944. Hearing/speech impaired may call the
Washington Relay Center at 711.
La políza del condado de Clark es garantizar que ninguna persona por motivos de raza, color,
origen nacional o sexo según lo dispuesto en el Title VI of the Civil Rights Act de 1964, según
enmendada, sea excluida por participar en, ser negado los beneficios de, o ser discriminado
por cualquier programa o actividad patrocinada por el condado. Para preguntas relacionadas
con el programa de Title VI de Obras Públicas del condado de Clark, o para servicios de
interpretación o traducción para personas que no hablan inglés. O para que los materiales
estén disponibles en un formato alternativo, comuníquese con el coordinador del Title VI de
Obras Públicas del condado de Clark por correo electrónico a CCPW-TitleVI@clark.wa.gov o
por teléfono a 564-397-4944. Las personas con problemas de audición / habla pueden llamar
a Washington Relay Center al 711.
Политика округа Кларк заключается в том, что никого нельзя отстранять от
участия, лишать льгот или подвергать дискриминации по признаку расовой
принадлежности, цвета кожи и национального происхождения в рамках любой
деятельности округа Кларк, как это предусмотрено разделом VI Закона о гражданских
правах 1964 г. и сопутствующими законами. Эта политика распространяется на всю
деятельность округа Кларк, в том числе на его подрядчиков и всех, кто действует от имени
округа Кларк. Эта политика также распространяется на деятельность любого
департамента или учреждения, которому округ Кларк предоставляет федеральную
финансовую помощь. Федеральная финансовая помощь включает в себя гранты,
обучение, использование оборудования, передачу избыточного имущества и другую
помощь.
Политика Округа Кларк состоит в том, чтобы гарантировать, что ни один человек не
зависимо от расы, цвета кожи, национальности или пола - как это предусмотренно
Разделом VI Закона о Гражданских Правах от 1964 года с поправками - не должен быть
исключён из участия, или получить отказ в выгодах, или в иной форме быть ущемлён в
любой программе или деятельности, спонсируемой Округом Кларк. По вопросам,
связанным с Программой Раздела VI департамента Общественных работ Округа Кларк,
или по вопросам перевода для людей, говорящих на ином языке кроме английского, или
для получения материалов в альтернативном формате, обращайтесь к координатору
Раздела VI департамента Общественных работ Округа Кларк по электронной почте
CCPW-TitileVI@clark.wa.gov или по телефону 564.397.4944. Люди с нарушениями слуха
или речи могут обратиться в Вашингтонский центр переключения по номеру 711.